Improving sleep apnea treatment with exercises and a mouth device
Efficacy of Oropharyngeal Exercises for Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Mandibular Advancement Device
This study is testing whether doing throat exercises along with using a special mouth device can help adults with sleep apnea breathe better while they sleep.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Cheng-Kung University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tainan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05717959 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the combined effectiveness of oropharyngeal exercises (OE) and a mandibular advancement device (MAD) in treating adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Participants will engage in a 12-week exercise program designed to enhance muscle strength and endurance in the throat area, while also using the MAD. The study aims to assess improvements in tongue function and the severity of OSA through polysomnography evaluations. By exploring this novel combination, the research seeks to provide insights into more effective treatment options for OSA patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 20 years old who are currently using a mandibular advancement device for obstructive sleep apnea.
Not a fit: Patients with a BMI of 35 or higher, severe lung disease, or other significant health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to significant improvements in the management of obstructive sleep apnea, enhancing patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the combination of MAD and OE has not been previously investigated, similar approaches in treating OSA have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * OSA patients * aged over 20 years old * wearing a MAD Exclusion Criteria: * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≧ 35 * Pregnancy * Severe obstructive or restrictive lung disease * Exercise with high-risk cardiovascular disease * History of central or peripheral neurological disease resulting in an inability to perform exercise prescriptions * Musculoskeletal or psychological disorders that prevent the performance of exercise prescriptions * Chronic illnesses that are ongoing or not yet controlled
Where this trial is running
Tainan
- National Cheng Kung University Hospital — Tainan, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ching Hsia Hung, PhD — National Cheng Kung University
- Study coordinator: Huang Kang Ku
- Email: a0955006113@gmail.com
- Phone: +886955006113
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.